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Skeptic
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A community for Scientific Skepticism:
Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism, sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence.
Do not confuse this with General Skepticism, Philosophical Skepticism, or Denialism.
Things we like:
- Civility
- Thoughtful discussion based on evidence and facts
- Humor
Things we don't like:
- Personal attacks or disrespectful attitude
- Wild speculation on events with no evidence
- Low-effort comments and posts
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"A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence." -David Hume
founded 2 years ago
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Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse scraps US filming plans after outcry from Native American groups
(www.theguardian.com)
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A New Reality Show Will Pay Cash if Players Can Convince Experts the Earth Is Flat
(www.indiewire.com)
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As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, health experts’ worries grow • Stateline
(stateline.org)
(USA)
Some lawmakers across the country are working to sidestep vaccine mandates, not just for COVID-19, but also for measles, polio and meningitis. Public health experts worry the renewed opposition to childhood immunizations will reverse state gains in vaccination rates. Meanwhile, cases of some diseases, including measles, have increased across the country.
We’re against the government telling us what to do with our own bodies. – Louisiana Republican state Rep. Kathy Edmonston
“Conservatives have really moved towards that medical freedom position of where people need to be really educated about whatever vaccine that they are taking,” said Tennessee state Sen. Bo Watson, who sponsored his state’s legislation.
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